The Power of Therapy Maintaining good mental health is vital in today’s fast-paced world. When facing challenges and emotional struggles, therapy offers valuable support. In this article, we explore the benefits of…

Is any life too broken? My psychotherapy journey started 4yrs after I’d been bereaved. My husband Martin died of cancer in Sept 2013; I knew my grief would be grim & I…

Life After Death? – a bereaved parent’s perspective on grief This is not my first blog about the grief experienced by the loss of a child. On reflection, that piece was somewhat…

What Is Gaslighting and how it affects you Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation in which the abuser seeks to instil self-doubt and confusion in their victim’s mind. You don’t have…

New Year, New Beginnings Once the mayhem of Christmas day is over and the last of the turkey is gone, thoughts start to drift to the New Year. Conversations open up to…

The first time I met my therapist I was filled with feelings of anxiety, apprehension, and curiosity. I sought therapy for several reasons and hoped I would find ways to understand myself…

Witnessing trauma through the psychoanalytic lens Trauma can sit deep in the individual and collective psyche. Countless armed conflicts, violent crimes against individuals and groups, natural and man-made disasters, global warming, pandemics,…

One Small Decision Changed Everything The hardest thing about change is making the change happen The hardest thing about change is making the change happen. It’s not easy, it can take time…

Parenting Trauma. Not always a fairy tale. Did anyone hear of a therapeutic parent before? Well, let me explain. The term Therapeutic Parenting was first used by Dr Daniel. A. Hughes, a…

From Inpatient to Therapist. An Unexpected Journey Spending time as an inpatient. Sometimes life draws you into situations that you never thought you’d be in. Spending time as an inpatient in a…